THE POWER OF INTERCESSION| HANDS LIFTED - CANDICE REARDON
What happens when we pray? In Exodus 17, Israel enters its first recorded battle after leaving Egypt. Joshua fights in the valley while Moses stands on the mountain with his hands lifted before God. When Moses' hands become tired, Aaron and Hur come alongside him and hold his hands up until the battle is won. This picture gives us a powerful understanding of intercessory prayer. Prayer is not passive. Prayer is partnership. Prayer is sometimes a battle. And we were never meant to pray alone. In this message, we look at Moses, Aaron and Hur as a picture of how God meets us in prayer, and how Jesus continues to intercede for us as our High Priest. We also explore the work of the Holy Spirit, who helps us in our weakness when we don't know what to pray. Ultimately, Moses builds an altar and calls it Jehovah-Nissi: The Lord is My Banner. When the battle comes, He is our rallying point, our defender and our refuge. Scriptures: Exodus 17:8-16 Hebrews 7:23-25 Hebrews 9:11-12 Romans 8:26-27, 34 Revelation 8:1-5 Isaiah 11:10
